About littlemiss

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Roma, Lazio, Italy

Citizen Of:

United Kingdom

Some Forum Posts:

Italy: Expats in Rome:

Hi Anna, There are expat groups linked to the international schools and also through the embassies. Another good way if you like running is to meet up with the hash harriers, as they have a very active social network. Enjoy.

United Kingdom: Moving back to Uk need help with locating schools:

You need to contact the local education authority for the area and speak with the admissions team. You can opnly actually apply once you have your Uk address and they will need documentation to prove where you live either a tenancy agreement or a letter from your solicitor that you have exchanged contracts if you are buying, if you already own a propery in the area a copy of the utility bill in the last 3 months is sufficient. Although the system is a little different it is not massively so, if he is doing post 16 education it would either be A-leves, IV program or a vocational course ina specific area. He could also look at an apprenticeship depending on what area of work he wants to go into. Hope this helps.

Italy: does anyone know the company Views on Venice?:

havent heard of them but try www.holiday leettings.co.uk they are good and have used them.

Italy: American Schools:

Hi, there are several American schools in Rome, Marymount, st stephens, Ambrit to name but a few, there are also several english schools. What ages are your children? Mine are 8 and 6 and go to an englsih school south of rome, works out about 22,000 euro for both ath the moment, a bit pricey I know, some times you can negociate fees.

Italy: Adjustment help....:

H,i I am guessing from your post you are in Turin, I totally empathise, I feel the same as you except I am in Rome, which is also very dirty, and the driving is like everyone paid for their driving licence as is common here. I am english and just as frustrated, if you want to have good moan to me you can bend my ear anytime. Are you in touch with any other expats in your area? The only one around here is aimed at mums with toddlers, so I feel like I have not much in common with, no one to go for a girly shop or lunch. So I am setting up my own with the help of the childrens school, for other expat mums who have some free time, hoping this may make up for everything else being so difficult. Eeven the treats for women here are stressful, the hairdressers is very nerve wracking, they dont seem to be able to cope with a natural blonde who needs to hide the odd grey hair, and cutting don't get me started, even leg waxing and a massages have turned out to be a nightmare, came out more tense than when I went in! I do an Italian lesson once a week and a cookery lesson every fortnight, other than that I am dropping the children at school and in the gym. Life is difficult here, I am no where nearly as productive with my time as I was in the UK as everything is so dis-organised, at least I do have a nice doctor, we can get appointments but having said that they are never punctual, cant get a paedatrician for the kids as they are all full, if we have to go we go private which can be a pain as they are all so far away. At least the food and wine are good and the ice cream is delicious. Remember my ear is here if you need it.

Italy: bringing electronics when living in italy:

I'm not sure as I am not from the US, but my limited understanding was that as the voltage is different here in Italy to the US then it is not wise to use electronics here unless you get a little device that adjusts the voltage, can't remember what they are called though. Hope this helps, a good relocation company should advise you though.

Italy: Where should we move to?:

I have to agree, I'd go to Abruzzo too. Great mountains, fantastic scenery, great food and lovely people both Italians and expats in the area. I have some friends who have semi-retired there, although I would say they have set up a chic holiday let and have some land that they cultivate and harvest olives, so maybe the retirement was just an imagination. If you want its also has a beautiful coastline. I can recommend somewhere to rent as a holiday if you want to do some more investigating in the area, but abbruzzo is a large area, so you may need a more central location than I know of.. Marche is also beautiful but I do not have as much experience of that area. Good Luck.

Italy: moderating the italian forum:

Moderating the Italian forum !- oh how ironic. Everyone is free to tell it how they see it, no need to offend or be offended, a tip from the wise would be only write something in a way you would be happy to receive it, as was once written, treat others as you would have them treat you, wise words don't you think. Maybe I'll put myself up for the moderators post!

Italy: Getting mail forwarded to Italy:

Hi, I think it all depends which country you are moving from, I moved from Uk to Italy and used royal mails redirection service for 6 months, it worked very well and mail was received within 5 days .

United Kingdom: Primary schools:

Hi, Iam an expat in Italy but can tell you a lot about the british education system. Firstly there is an american school in central london just off marylebone place if you intend to reside in the capital. I have both lived in London and commuted from sussex (1hr by train)As for british state schools they are very good and in world league tables of education systems are ahead of the US, but not quite at the top spots of Canada and New Zealand but still in the top 10. State schools in London vary massively hence if you are going state, choose the school before you choose your accomodation as if it is a popular school (ie very good) if you are out of the catchment area you have no chance. Will you live in the capital or will it be a commute from the lovely leafy suburbs of counties like sussex and surrey or herts?? You can apply for a place once you are residing in the uk. There are many great private schools in London where your child will also get a sense of the culture of where they are living. Good luck and I will help with any more queries you may have.

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